FTUK
FTUK (FTUK Inc.) is a US-based prop firm offering simulated Forex and Futures funding via Instant Funding and 1-step/2-step evaluation programs, with trading on DXtrade, MatchTrader and TradeLocker, profit shares that scale up to 80%, and a published maximum scaling potential up to $6.4M for traders who consistently follow its drawdown, news and risk controls.
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Program Type & Scaling
• Instant Funding (Forex) — 6% relative max drawdown, 5% daily drawdown, 30:1 FX leverage, on-demand payouts (consistency score required)
• One Step (Forex) — 8% relative max drawdown, 4% daily drawdown, 10% scaling target, bi-weekly payout cycle on funded levels (profit share scales by level)
• Two Step (Forex) — Phase 1: 10% target (10% static DD); Phase 2: 5% target (5% static DD); 5% daily DD; 80% profit share throughout; leverage can increase up to 100:1 at higher funded levels
• Futures Programs — Instant SIM Funding & One Step SIM (separate rules, daily loss limits, contract limits and session restrictions)
Scaling Plan
FTUK supports level-based scaling on its Forex programs: Instant Funding uses a 10% scaling target at every level, One Step uses a 10% scaling target, and the Two Step path uses a 10% target in Phase 1 and a 5% target in Phase 2 before entering funded levels.
Profit share increases as you progress through levels (up to 80% on Instant Funding and One Step; Two Step is 80% throughout). FTUK advertises maximum scaling up to $6,400,000 across its scaling plans once traders meet the relevant targets and maintain compliance with drawdown, consistency and risk rules.
Daily Loss Limit
Maximum Daily Loss
Daily drawdown limits depend on the program: Instant Funding uses a 5% daily drawdown, One Step uses a 4% daily drawdown, and Two Step uses a 5% daily drawdown in both evaluation phases and funded levels.
FTUK states daily drawdown is calculated using the higher value of balance or equity at the end-of-day snapshot (22:00 UTC), which means open profit can increase the daily-loss threshold but open losses still count toward it.
Maximum Overall Loss
Maximum Overall Loss
FTUK applies different overall drawdown models across programs: Instant Funding uses a 6% relative max drawdown, One Step uses an 8% relative max drawdown, and the Two Step program uses static maximum drawdown limits of 10% (Phase 1) and 5% (Phase 2) calculated on equity.
Drawdown Model
Drawdown Model
FTUK distinguishes between relative (trailing) drawdown and static drawdown. On One Step and Instant Funding, the trailing max drawdown is based on balance (not equity) and only moves upward as profits accumulate. On the Two Step program, drawdown is static and calculated on equity, meaning floating profit/loss is included in the drawdown check.
Leverage
| Forex | 100 |
| Crypto | 2 |
Broker
FTUK (not a broker; pricing/data feed is provided via its platform partner(s) and their institutional liquidity providers, depending on platform).
Commissions
Commissions
FTUK charges a flat $4 per standard lot commission on Forex pairs only. There are no commissions on commodities, indices or cryptocurrencies.
Swap fees are removed on TradeLocker and Match-Trader (overnight and weekend holding costs are therefore simplified on those platforms); traders using other platforms should check contract specs for any platform-specific financing where applicable.
Tradable Assets
FX, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures
News & Event Trading
Instant Funding: News trading is permitted at all stages with no restrictions.
One Step & Two Step: FTUK applies a 10-minute no-trade window around major economic releases (from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after). Trades opened or closed inside this window are treated as a soft breach where profits are erased and losses are not compensated.
Payouts & Profit Split
| Profit Split Start (%) | 50% |
| Minimum Payout Amount | No minimum payout restriction apply. |
| Payout Frequency | Payout FrequencyInstant Funding: Payouts are available on demand, subject to meeting the Consistency Score requirement. One Step & Two Step: Payouts are typically available every 14 days (bi-weekly) once the trader meets minimum trading-day requirements and other eligibility checks (including the challenge-program Payout Locker terms where applicable). |
| Payout Methods | RiseWorks, USDT (TRC20) |
| Payment Methods | Credit/Debit Card, Crypto |
Evaluation & Account Rules
| Challenges | FTUK offers three main simulated Forex funding routes:
FTUK also runs Futures programs (Instant SIM Funding and One Step SIM) under separate rules (e.g., daily loss limits, contract limits and stricter session rules). |
Trading Permissions
| Weekend Trades | Forex programs: Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on Instant Funding, One Step and Two Step accounts. Futures programs: FTUK Futures does not allow holding positions overnight or over the weekend; positions must be closed by the daily cutoff time specified by FTUK. |
| Copy Trading | Forex programs: Copy trading is allowed between your FTUK account and your personal external accounts, but copying between multiple FTUK accounts (or running identical trades across multiple FTUK accounts) is prohibited. Futures programs: Copy trading is not permitted. |
| EA Allowed | Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are permitted for standard intraday strategies, but FTUK’s permitted-styles matrix restricts EAs from a range of behaviors (e.g., martingale, scalping, tick scalping, hedging, and prohibited arbitrage styles). FTUK also warns that any trading style that constitutes high-frequency trading is not allowed. |
| Prohibited Strategies | FTUK prohibits (or restricts) system-abusive or unrealistic practices including high-frequency trading, grid trading, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage, hedging across multiple accounts, and EA-based tick-scalping/scalping approaches. Trading activity that relies on rapidly repeated orders or uses multiple changing IPs to mask identity can also lead to termination. |
Other Details
| Refund Policy (Code) | Refund PolicyFTUK states its plans are non-refundable once purchased because products are rendered immediately for use. Separately, FTUK advertises that the evaluation fee for One Step and Two Step programs is refundable as a fee refund when a trader reaches Level 2 and receives their first Level 2 payout. |
| 3 Percent Rule (Notes) | 3 Percent RuleFTUK does not publish a fixed 3% per-trade rule. Instead, risk is constrained by program-level daily drawdown caps (4%–5%), overall drawdown limits (5%–10% static or 6%–8% relative), and an automated Account Protector that can close positions when exposure exceeds 2% on a single instrument or when total floating PnL drops to -2% of the starting balance. |
| Consistency Rule (Notes) | Consistency RulesFTUK uses different consistency mechanisms depending on the program:
FTUK also uses a Payout Locker mechanism on challenge programs that can adjust the effective drawdown stop after a payout request, encouraging traders to maintain an appropriate buffer rather than withdrawing all available profit. |
| Indices Leverage Max | 5 |
| Metals Leverage Max | 10 |
| Days to First Payout | 14 |
| Payout Processing Time (Days) | Payout ProcessingFTUK states payout requests are usually approved within 1–2 working days after account review. After approval, funds are typically reflected in the trader’s wallet within 1–3 working days depending on the payout method. |
| Account Merge Allowed | No |
| Max Accounts per Trader | FTUK allows up to 3 Forex accounts and up to 3 Futures accounts per trader (maximum 6 total). Accounts cannot be merged, and copying the same strategy between multiple FTUK accounts is not permitted. |
| KYC Required | Yes |
| KYC Stage | FTUK uses RiseWorks for payout processing and requires trader verification to access and withdraw via Rise. FTUK states payouts above $500 are processed via RiseWorks in USD, while payouts below $500 are processed via USDT (TRC20). If Rise is not supported in a trader’s country, FTUK can manually send payouts via USDT (TRC20). |
| Restricted Countries | Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Vietnam, Yemen, Tunisia |
| Scaling Plan Availability | Yes |
| Other Risk Rules | Other Risk RulesKey rule-based controls at FTUK include:
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| Spread Quality | FTUK does not publish fixed spreads. Spreads vary by instrument and market conditions and can widen during illiquid periods (e.g., rollovers) and around major economic news. FTUK notes it selected its platforms with competitive spreads in mind but cannot control spreads in real time. |
| Slippage Policy | FTUK highlights that slippage can occur when orders execute at a different price than requested, especially during volatile markets or low liquidity. Traders can mitigate this by using pending orders and avoiding trading directly around major news releases when spreads and slippage can increase. |
| Martingale Allowed | Forex programs: FTUK’s permitted-styles matrix allows manual martingale but does not allow martingale via EA/bot. Futures programs: Martingale is listed among prohibited trading styles. |
| Lot Size Limits | FTUK markets its Forex programs as having no fixed maximum lot sizes. In practice, position sizing is constrained by drawdown rules and the Account Protector, which can close trades if exposure on a single instrument exceeds 2% of starting balance or if total floating PnL reaches -2%. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can traders use EAs, trade news, hold weekend positions, or copy trades at FTUK, and what strategies are prohibited?
Expert Advisors (EAs) and automated trading are permitted for standard intraday strategies, but FTUK’s permitted-styles matrix restricts EAs from a range of behaviors (e.g., martingale, scalping, tick scalping, hedging, and prohibited arbitrage styles). FTUK also warns that any trading style that constitutes high-frequency trading is not allowed.
Is News Trading allowed at FTUK?
Instant Funding: News trading is permitted at all stages with no restrictions.
One Step & Two Step: FTUK applies a 10-minute no-trade window around major economic releases (from 5 minutes before to 5 minutes after). Trades opened or closed inside this window are treated as a soft breach where profits are erased and losses are not compensated.
Can FTUK traders hold Weekend Trades?
Forex programs: Holding positions overnight and over the weekend is allowed on Instant Funding, One Step and Two Step accounts.
Futures programs: FTUK Futures does not allow holding positions overnight or over the weekend; positions must be closed by the daily cutoff time specified by FTUK.
Is Copy Trading allowed at FTUK?
Forex programs: Copy trading is allowed between your FTUK account and your personal external accounts, but copying between multiple FTUK accounts (or running identical trades across multiple FTUK accounts) is prohibited.
Futures programs: Copy trading is not permitted.
What are some main Prohibited Strategies at FTUK?
FTUK prohibits (or restricts) system-abusive or unrealistic practices including high-frequency trading, grid trading, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage, hedging across multiple accounts, and EA-based tick-scalping/scalping approaches. Trading activity that relies on rapidly repeated orders or uses multiple changing IPs to mask identity can also lead to termination.
The complete list of permitted and restricted trading strategies, including EA policies and news trading rules, is on FTUK official website.
How do payments and refunds work at FTUK?
Refund Policy
FTUK states its plans are non-refundable once purchased because products are rendered immediately for use.
Separately, FTUK advertises that the evaluation fee for One Step and Two Step programs is refundable as a fee refund when a trader reaches Level 2 and receives their first Level 2 payout.
Accepted payment methods, refund eligibility criteria, and processing times are detailed on FTUK official website.
How does FTUK handle trader withdrawals in terms of payout limits, timing, and payment options?
Days to First Payout: 14:
Payout Processing Time (Days):
Payout Processing
FTUK states payout requests are usually approved within 1–2 working days after account review. After approval, funds are typically reflected in the trader’s wallet within 1–3 working days depending on the payout method.
Payout Frequency:
Payout Frequency
Instant Funding: Payouts are available on demand, subject to meeting the Consistency Score requirement.
One Step & Two Step: Payouts are typically available every 14 days (bi-weekly) once the trader meets minimum trading-day requirements and other eligibility checks (including the challenge-program Payout Locker terms where applicable).
Payout Methods:RiseWorks, USDT (TRC20)
More information on withdrawal minimums, processing duration, and payout schedules is on FTUK official website.
What is the highest profit split percentage available at FTUK?
See the complete profit split structure and scaling milestones at FTUK official website.
What asset classes does FTUK support for trading?
FX, Metals, Indices, Commodities, Crypto, Futures
Maximum leverage per market:
Forex: 100
Indices: 5
Metals:
Cryptocurrencies: 2
See all available markets, symbols, and asset specifications at FTUK official website.
How much leverage is available at FTUK for FX, indices, metals, and crypto assets?
Forex: 100
Indices: 5
Metals:
Cryptocurrencies: 2
Full margin requirements and leverage tiers are listed on FTUK official website.
What are the supported trading platforms at FTUK, and who is the broker behind them?
Platform tutorials and configuration guides are on FTUK official website.
What are the spread, commission, and slippage conditions for traders at FTUK?
FTUK does not publish fixed spreads. Spreads vary by instrument and market conditions and can widen during illiquid periods (e.g., rollovers) and around major economic news. FTUK notes it selected its platforms with competitive spreads in mind but cannot control spreads in real time.
FTUK highlights that slippage can occur when orders execute at a different price than requested, especially during volatile markets or low liquidity. Traders can mitigate this by using pending orders and avoiding trading directly around major news releases when spreads and slippage can increase.
Commissions
FTUK charges a flat $4 per standard lot commission on Forex pairs only. There are no commissions on commodities, indices or cryptocurrencies.
Swap fees are removed on TradeLocker and Match-Trader (overnight and weekend holding costs are therefore simplified on those platforms); traders using other platforms should check contract specs for any platform-specific financing where applicable.
Live spread data, commission schedules, and execution statistics are published on FTUK official website.
What trading practices are restricted at FTUK, including rules on martingale and lot size limits?
No
Prohibited Strategies
FTUK prohibits (or restricts) system-abusive or unrealistic practices including high-frequency trading, grid trading, latency/hedge/reverse arbitrage, hedging across multiple accounts, and EA-based tick-scalping/scalping approaches. Trading activity that relies on rapidly repeated orders or uses multiple changing IPs to mask identity can also lead to termination.
Lot Size Limits:
FTUK markets its Forex programs as having no fixed maximum lot sizes. In practice, position sizing is constrained by drawdown rules and the Account Protector, which can close trades if exposure on a single instrument exceeds 2% of starting balance or if total floating PnL reaches -2%.
The complete list of allowed and prohibited trading strategies is available on FTUK official website.
What drawdown structure does FTUK follow for traders?
Drawdown Model
FTUK distinguishes between relative (trailing) drawdown and static drawdown. On One Step and Instant Funding, the trailing max drawdown is based on balance (not equity) and only moves upward as profits accumulate. On the Two Step program, drawdown is static and calculated on equity, meaning floating profit/loss is included in the drawdown check.
For detailed drawdown calculations, reset rules, and worked examples, see FTUK official website.
Does FTUK apply any consistency or risk-based trading rules?
3 Percent Rule
FTUK does not publish a fixed 3% per-trade rule. Instead, risk is constrained by program-level daily drawdown caps (4%–5%), overall drawdown limits (5%–10% static or 6%–8% relative), and an automated Account Protector that can close positions when exposure exceeds 2% on a single instrument or when total floating PnL drops to -2% of the starting balance.
Consistency Rules
FTUK uses different consistency mechanisms depending on the program:
- Instant Funding: A Consistency Score applies at withdrawal time (best day as a % of total closed profit), with tighter thresholds at early levels (e.g., <20% on Levels 1–2, rising at higher levels).
- Challenge-based programs (One Step / Two Step): FTUK sets a minimum daily profit requirement (0.5%) for a day to count as a valid trading day and requires a minimum number of trading days before the first payout cycle (10 trading days).
FTUK also uses a Payout Locker mechanism on challenge programs that can adjust the effective drawdown stop after a payout request, encouraging traders to maintain an appropriate buffer rather than withdrawing all available profit.
Other Risk Rules
Key rule-based controls at FTUK include:
- Account Protector (soft breach): Automatically closes trades if exposure on a single instrument exceeds 2% of the starting balance, and closes all open positions if the account’s floating PnL drops below -2% of starting balance.
- Stop losses: As of 20 Feb 2025, stop losses are not required on any account (Instant Funding purchased before that date may still require stop losses).
- Inactivity: Traders must place and close at least one trade every 30 days to avoid a hard breach.
- VPN/VPS: Fixed VPN/VPS usage is allowed provided trades originate from the same IP; patterns of multiple IPs from multiple countries can lead to termination.
- Hedging: Hedging within one account is permitted manually, but multi-account hedging is not permitted.
The full risk management rulebook including daily loss calculations and consistency requirements is on FTUK official website.
Which evaluation or funding programs are available at FTUK?
• Instant Funding (Forex) — 6% relative max drawdown, 5% daily drawdown, 30:1 FX leverage, on-demand payouts (consistency score required)
• One Step (Forex) — 8% relative max drawdown, 4% daily drawdown, 10% scaling target, bi-weekly payout cycle on funded levels (profit share scales by level)
• Two Step (Forex) — Phase 1: 10% target (10% static DD); Phase 2: 5% target (5% static DD); 5% daily DD; 80% profit share throughout; leverage can increase up to 100:1 at higher funded levels
• Futures Programs — Instant SIM Funding & One Step SIM (separate rules, daily loss limits, contract limits and session restrictions)
Detailed program specifications and eligibility criteria are on FTUK official website.
How do the challenges work at FTUK for traders seeking funding?
FTUK offers three main simulated Forex funding routes:
- Instant Funding: No evaluation phases; traders start funded immediately with a 6% relative max drawdown, 5% daily drawdown, 30:1 FX leverage, weekend holding allowed, and on-demand payouts subject to a consistency score threshold (tightest at early levels).
- One Step: A single evaluation / challenge route with an 8% relative max drawdown, 4% daily drawdown, and a 10% scaling target. Once funded, payouts are typically bi-weekly and profit share increases with levels.
- Two Step: A structured evaluation with Phase 1 (10% profit target) and Phase 2 (5% profit target) using a static max drawdown model (10% then 5%) and a 5% daily drawdown. Funded accounts keep an 80% profit share, with leverage increasing at higher levels.
FTUK also runs Futures programs (Instant SIM Funding and One Step SIM) under separate rules (e.g., daily loss limits, contract limits and stricter session rules).
See the complete evaluation structure and pass rates at FTUK official website.
What is the funding limit at FTUK, and does the firm allow traders to scale their accounts?
Scaling plan availability: Yes
FTUK supports level-based scaling on its Forex programs: Instant Funding uses a 10% scaling target at every level, One Step uses a 10% scaling target, and the Two Step path uses a 10% target in Phase 1 and a 5% target in Phase 2 before entering funded levels.
Profit share increases as you progress through levels (up to 80% on Instant Funding and One Step; Two Step is 80% throughout). FTUK advertises maximum scaling up to $6,400,000 across its scaling plans once traders meet the relevant targets and maintain compliance with drawdown, consistency and risk rules.
Detailed account size options and growth plans are available at FTUK official website.
What is FTUK's Trustpilot rating and total review count right now?
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Does FTUK offer 2-phase, 1-phase, or instant funding programs?
• One Step (Forex) — 8% relative max drawdown, 4% daily drawdown, 10% scaling target, bi-weekly payout cycle on funded levels (profit share scales by level)
• Two Step (Forex) — Phase 1: 10% target (10% static DD); Phase 2: 5% target (5% static DD); 5% daily DD; 80% profit share throughout; leverage can increase up to 100:1 at higher funded levels
• Futures Programs — Instant SIM Funding & One Step SIM (separate rules, daily loss limits, contract limits and session restrictions)
Detailed program specifications and current pricing are listed on FTUK official website.
What should traders know about account limits at FTUK, such as max accounts, merging rules, and lot size limits?
FTUK allows up to 3 Forex accounts and up to 3 Futures accounts per trader (maximum 6 total). Accounts cannot be merged, and copying the same strategy between multiple FTUK accounts is not permitted.
Is Account Merge Allowed at FTUK?
No
What are Lot Size Limits at FTUK?
FTUK markets its Forex programs as having no fixed maximum lot sizes. In practice, position sizing is constrained by drawdown rules and the Account Protector, which can close trades if exposure on a single instrument exceeds 2% of starting balance or if total floating PnL reaches -2%.
For the latest account limits, merging rules, and scaling options, see FTUK official website.
Does FTUK enforce identity verification, and when is KYC performed?
Yes
At what stage traders must go through identity verification at FTUK?
FTUK uses RiseWorks for payout processing and requires trader verification to access and withdraw via Rise. FTUK states payouts above $500 are processed via RiseWorks in USD, while payouts below $500 are processed via USDT (TRC20). If Rise is not supported in a trader’s country, FTUK can manually send payouts via USDT (TRC20).
Full details on the identity verification process and required documents are available on FTUK official website.
Are traders from all countries allowed at FTUK, or are there restrictions?
Algeria, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Libya, Morocco, North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Vietnam, Yemen, Tunisia
For the most current list of accepted and restricted countries, check FTUK official website as eligibility can change based on regulatory updates.
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